CMS maintains its position as a market leader, and houses an extensive team, which is praised for being ‘highly talented and intellectually able’. Industry veteran Danielle Drummond-Brassington anchors the practice and handles telecoms and development disputes, frequently acting for institutional landlords and government authorities. The ’dynamic and robust’ Nick Wood works on international disputes, often concerning logistics portfolio acquisitions, while Marcus Barclay, praised for his ‘outstanding tactical insight’, covers the full gamut of real estate claims, particularly in relation to rent review. Julie Gattegno advises major landlord clients on landlord and tenant disputes, the ’practical and client focused’ Nick Lloyd demonstrates expertise in rights of light claims, and ‘first rate’ Eleanor Murray is recommended for her work on estate management schemes and residential service charges. Anna Ralston-Crane, recognised for her ’pragmatic’ approach, focuses on ESG disputes, the ‘very bright’ Robin Biela concentrates on technical property law, and the ’hardworking’ Jess Hurle handles disputes in connection to the energy sector.
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Témoignages
Collectés indépendamment par l'équipe de recherche du Legal 500.
‘We have worked closely with the CMS property litigation team on a number of occasions and have been consistently impressed with their collective abilities to apply deeply critical and analytical thinking, spotting opportunities for us combined with an ability to step back from the detail and give pragmatic advice. The partners we have encountered are passionate about their profession and really care about getting a good result for their client. A great bunch of people to work with!’
‘Nick Wood is a great lawyer who is passionate about his chosen field. He really cares about getting a good outcome for his clients and is dynamic and robust in his approach. A great guy to work through matters with.'
‘Highly talented and intellectually able team.'
‘Julie Gattegno knows her stuff inside out.’
‘It is a team with real breadth and depth, capable of handling the most complex and difficult matters.'
‘Marcus Barclay is, in my view, the best property litigation solicitor in London'
‘One of the biggest, and certainly the best, property litigation teams in the country, with a great depth of talent.'
- 'Eleanor Murray – first rate at dealing with enfranchisement, the right of first refusal, the right to manage, and all other aspects of residential property. She is also an excellent team leader.'
Clients clés
- Columbia Threadneedle
- Land Securities
- SEGRO plc
- Mileway
- Sainsbury’s Supermarkets Ltd / Argos Limited
- The Wellcome Trust
- Barings Real Estate
- Legal & General
- ABRDN
- Hammerson
Points forts
- Acting for Picturehouse Cinemas Limited in a dispute relating to forfeiture on various grounds, and successfully obtained an interim injunction to prevent the relevant forfeiture action.
- Advising the All England Lawn Tennis Club on a sports development project, and in relation to a new show court and facilities planned for land adjacent to the current site.
- Acted for Valero Energy in obtaining the first final injunction to prevent protest activity at its seven sites in England and Wales, following the handing down of judgment from the Supreme Court in the Wolverhampton case.
Avocats
Hall of Fame
Avocats au sommet de leur profession, largement reconnus et respectés par l'ensemble du marché pour leur expertise éprouvée et leur intervention récurrente et longue date dans les dossiers les plus complexes et prestigieux.
Danielle Drummond-Brassington
Les grands avocats du marché
Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.
Les grands avocats de demain
Jeunes associés disposant d’une reconnaissance montante sur le marché, jouant régulièrement un rôle clé dans des dossiers majeurs.
Responsable de la pratique
Danielle Drummond- Brassington
Autres avocats clés
Nick Wood; Marcus Barclay; Julie Gattegno; Nick Lloyd; Eleanor Murray; Anna Ralston-Crane; Robin Biela; Jess Hurle